National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)

Introduction

• • National aquatics center is located in Beijing Olympic Park, one of the landmark constructures during the 2008 Olympic Games. It was the major swimming pool constructed for the 2008 Olympic Games. National aquatics center and National Stadium are separately located on both sides of the northern end of Beijing city central axis and they together form a complete Beijing's image of a historical and cultural city.
    National aquatics center covers a construction area of 65,000 to 80,000 square meters including the underground area of no less than 15,000 square meters. During the 2008 Olympic Games, the national aquatics center held the competitions of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and etc. There are about 17,000 audience seats including 6,000 permanent seats and 11,000 temporary seats which were equipped during Olympics and demolished after the Game. Now the Water Cube has been a swimming center of international advanced level for swimming, sports, fitness and leisure.
    The Modern Olympics is not only a sports competition. It has become an international gathering in which the host country is able to exhibit its society, culture, science, technology and entertainment. After the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the National Aquatics Center will become a multi-functional international center, providing enjoyment for all who visit. Here customers will be able to enjoy world-class matches and performances, delicious food, and games and recreation with the characteristics of the Water Cube. They can also buy special merchandise in department stores and theme shops.